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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 604.29 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 604.29 and 241.41 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 604.29 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/604.29 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 604.29 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 145,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,881.65/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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